Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving access to potable water in satellite towns surrounding Abuja.
Wike made the announcement during the commissioning of the newly completed loops of the Greater Abuja Water Project, a major infrastructure development aimed at enhancing water supply beyond the city center.
He credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritizing inclusive development, noting that a key agreement signed during the President’s 2024 visit to China with the China Geo-Engineering Corporation (CGC) is already being implemented.
“This is a promise fulfilled,” Wike said. “During our visit to China with Mr. President, a crucial agreement was signed to bring clean water to rural communities across the FCT. That promise is now becoming a reality.”
According to the minister, procurement processes for the rural water projects are nearing completion. The next phase will involve expanding water access to underserved satellite towns, including Bwari, Kubwa, Karu, and others.
“These projects are not just focused on Abuja’s urban core. They are about equitable development—bringing essential services to every resident, no matter where they live,” he said.
Wike emphasized that the current administration is committed to timely delivery. Unlike the central water project, which took more than eight years to complete, he pledged that the new satellite town projects would be ready in a much shorter timeframe.
“Our goal is clear: by the third anniversary of this administration, we expect to commission these water facilities across FCT’s satellite communities,” the minister stated.
The expansion of water infrastructure is part of a broader agenda to improve quality of life in peri-urban and rural areas of Abuja, ensuring that residents have access to clean, reliable, and safe drinking water.
